anyone getting any closer to a working FF for cheap?

Personally I've never used this follow focus:

http://www.indifocus.com/index.html

But it is only $299

Thanks,
Luke

thanks.. but i was trying to find out the status of the DIYers around here.. one thing i always wondered about the indi focus.. does it have a cine pitch gear option.. or only that foamy looking thing?

does it have a cine pitch gear option.. or only that foamy looking thing?

Tim, the creator of the indifocus, sent me a cine-pitch gear attachment free of charge that swaps out with the foamy thing. The trick, however, is finding gears to gear your lenses with...

Tim, the creator of the indifocus, sent me a cine-pitch gear attachment free of charge that swaps out with the foamy thing. The trick, however, is finding gears to gear your lenses with...

Tim has those as well, and he is great with customr service. :)

He does?! I tried emailing him about that and he never responded. Maybe I'll shoot him another email...

OK. I am also looking into having my foam wheel on my Indi Focus swapped out for a gear wheel.

I sent Tim an email today asking that he send me a gear wheel and a wheel for my Canon 35mm FD lenses that I use at the end of the LETUSXL Flip.

Do you have a picture of your setup with the gear wheels he sent you?

www.Lyonfilms.com

http://www.frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/setupfx1.jpg

http://www.frozenphoenixproductions.com/misc/pimped_letus/setupfx1.jpg


Is that knob a gallon lid cap?

Michael, when I saw you posted I knew to expect a negative criticism. But when I looked at the pic again, this time I had to laugh.


Actually to me it more resembles an automotive oil filler cap...

http://www.wheelerizing.com/images/Photos/Parts/oil-fill-new-w-border,350p.jpg

Michael, when I saw you posted I knew to expect a negative criticism. But when I looked at the pic again, this time I had to laugh.


Actually to me it more resembles an automotive oil filler cap...

http://www.wheelerizing.com/images/Photos/Parts/oil-fill-new-w-border,350p.jpg


Honestly, I didn't mean to put it down at all. As it seems to be a DIY, I was wondering if he used a lid cap or what he used.

I have touched that toy. It's not the oil filler cap even though they look alike. Thanks.

Quyen

So what's it then? I'm sure it's not custom made.

I have touched that toy. It's not the oil filler cap even though they look alike. Thanks.

Quyen

Why do you call it a "toy"?

I don't think it's custom made either. I called it "toy" in no mean saying it's quality is not good. It's indeed quality built stuff. Isn't this toy to some of you? Thanks.

Quyen

I don't think it's custom made either. I called it "toy" in no mean saying it's quality is not good. It's indeed quality built stuff. Isn't this toy to some of you? Thanks.

Quyen

Yeah I just wasn't sure if you ment "toy" as in cheaply made or "toy" as in "i gotta new toy the other day". I guess you were meaning the second example. Just curious is all. Seems like a decent deal to me.

Regarding the Indi Focus, Tim is sending me a gear to swap out for the foam wheel and also 3 lens gears, which he said will fit my Canon FD SLR lenses. So, since I've had the Indi Focus for a few days, I can tell you it is well made and the action is very smooth. I am looking forward to the gear-on-gear as it will be much more precise and will eliminate slipping.

So, the Indi Focus system with the gears at right around $400 is a great way to go, if you ask me.

So is that knob plastic or metal?